🌱 Patch AM: Great Neck Park District Officials Did Not Record All Capital Assets: NYS Comptroller

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In today's newsletter:

• State audit faults Great Neck Park District’s handling of millions in assets
• Why a Great Neck senior gave up a ‘miracle’ weight-loss drug

Also on today's calendar: Learn About Proposed Development of Kings Point Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 47, low: 38.
• Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 52 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Great Neck Park District Officials Did Not Record All Capital Assets: NYS Comptroller (patch.com) — Residents of the Great Neck Park District are learning that a state audit found officials failed to properly track millions of dollars in capital assets, including some equipment that could not be located. The Comptroller’s Office cited missing policies, no designated property control manager, and outdated inventory practices, while district commissioners say they are implementing new software, staff training, and a corrective action plan to strengthen oversight.
   

• Older Americans quit weight-loss drugs in droves (thelundreport.org) — A Great Neck researcher is among many older Americans who have tried new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and then stopped because of harsh side effects, cost, or insurance limits. The story explains why seniors nationwide are quitting these medications, how Medicare rules and future policy changes could affect access, and what risks come with starting and stopping the drugs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Great Neck

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• Ryley Walker • Nick Malkin • Pregnancy
  Union Pool, 484 Union Ave, Brooklyn
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Learn About Proposed Development of Kings Point Park
  Great Neck Library , 159 Bayview Ave , Great Neck
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Hot Cocoa Cups
  Westbury Memorial Public Library , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  5:00 pm
• Levels Teen Center presents the Classic Greek Tragicomedy THE BACCHAE
  Great Neck Library , 159 Bayview Ave , Great Neck
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Playful Pals
  Westbury Memorial Public Library , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  10:30 am
• Madison Cunningham
  St. Marks Comedy Club , 12 St Marks Pl , New York
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Civics for Youth
  Westbury Memorial Public Library , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  4:00 pm
• New! K-Pop Hip Hop Class
  Gold Coast Arts Center , 113 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck
  5:30 pm
• NEW! Beginner Guitar Class at Gold Coast Arts Center!
  Gold Coast Arts Center , 113 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• NEW! Modern Asian Art Class for Kids
  Gold Coast Arts Center , 113 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck
  5:00 pm
• NEW! Modern Asian Art Class for Adults
  Gold Coast Arts Center , 113 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Annual MLK Shabbat Service at Historic Temple
  Temple Beth-El of Great Neck , 5 Old Mill Rd , Great Neck
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Manhasset

• Two Men Robbed While Making Delivery In Manhasset: Police (patch.com)
• Manhasset Board of Education Honors Students and Music Program (manhassetschools.org)
• Ernesta plans three new showrooms as company expansion continues (furnituretoday.com)

Port Washington

• Residents Forward partnerships fuel youth environmental action (longislandpress.com)

Queens

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